As his parents’ marriage was morganatic, Louis and his siblings took their titles from their mother, who had been created Countess of Battenberg (later elevated to Princess of Battenberg in 1858). Prince Louis of Battenberg gave up his royal style and took on the surname Mountbatten – the anglicized version of Battenberg. Prins Louis af Battenberg (24. maj 1854 – 11. september 1921) var ældste søn af prins Alexander af Hessen og ved Rhinen og dennes morganatiske hustru Julia Hauke.Han skiftede i 1917 navn til Louis Mountbatten og blev kort efter Markis af Milford Haven Despite his German roots, he became a naturalized British subject at the age of 16 when he joined the British Royal Navy, where he would spend his entire career. Juli 1889 auf Schloss Heiligenberg bei Darmstadt; † 7. He was 67 years old. He then served under Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh about the HMS Sultan for the next two years. Alice von Battenberg wurde auf Schloss Windsor geboren Prinzessin Alice wurde 1885 auf Schloss Windsor in eine Familie des englischen Hochadels geboren. Battenberg, Ludwig Prinz von; Mountbatten (nannte sich seit 1917) mountbatten; Ludwig von Battenberg; Milford Haven, Ludwig Marquess of (seit 1917) milford haven, ludwig marquess of; Mountbatten, Louis; Battenberg, Louis of; Battenberg, Ludwig von; Louis Mountbatten 1st Marquess of Milford Haven; Ludwig, von Battenberg; Prince Louis of Battenberg Dezember 1969 im Buckingham Palace) Victoria Eugénie von Battenberg (* 24. Upon his return, he served on several ships before again joining the Prince of Wales, this time on the HMS Serapis, in 1875 for the Prince’s tour of India. Following a funeral at Westminster Abbey, he was buried in the grounds of St Mildred’s Church in Whippingham, Isle of Wight, England. The Battenberg family was formerly a morganatic branch of the House of Hesse-Darmstadt, rulers of the Grand Duchy of Hesse in Germany. Oktober 1858 in Mailand; † 20. Public domain . In 1917, King George asked his family to relinquish their German titles. While his wife was out at a pharmacy picking up prescriptions for him, Louis suffered a heart attack and died. Sie war die Tochter des Prinzen Ludwig Louis von Battenberg (18541921) und seiner Gattin Prinzessin Viktoria von Hessen-Darmstadt und bei Rhein (18631950), älteste Tochter des Großherzogs Ludwig IV. Heinrich Moritz von Battenberg (* 5. Photo: Wikipedia. Prince Louis of Battenberg was the husband of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, daughter of Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, and a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. ISBN 0297784706. Louis had four siblings: In October 1868, having been influenced by his cousin’s wife, Princess Alice, and her brother, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, Louis joined the British Royal Navy at just 14 years old. Following his retirement, he was promoted to the rank of Admiral of the Fleet on the retired list and was appointed to the Military Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath by the King. Louis gave up his Battenberg title and took the surname Mountbatten (the anglicized version of Battenberg). He was the eldest son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine, and Countess Julia Hauke. April 1884 in Darmstadt seine Cousine (zweiten Grades), Prinzessin Viktoria von Hessen-Darmstadt (1863–1950). Several days later, his remains were brought to the Isle of Wight, where he and his wife had enjoyed some of the happiest years living at Kent House. Louis Mountbatten, 1er comte Mountbatten de Birmanie, né prince Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas von Battenberg le 25 juin 1900 à Windsor (Royaume-Uni) et mort assassiné le 27 août 1979 à Mullaghmore (Irlande), amiral de la flotte et homme d'État, fut le dernier vice-roi de l' Inde britannique et premier gouverneur général de l' Inde indépendante Louis Mountbatten (né prince Ludwig Alexander … Londres: Weidenfeld and Nicolson. Colonel Crichton, whose wife, Nona, had been a lady-in-waiting and close companion of Louis’ wife Victoria. In fact, due to his German relations, he was able to learn much about the German military and share that information with the Brits. Grand Duke Ludwig IV of Hesse and by Rhine, Princess Louise, later Lady Louise Mountbatten, Prince Louis, later 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Bibliography of Royal Biographies: Queen Victoria and Family, Unofficial Royalty Current Monarchies Websites, Order of Service for the Funeral of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In late 1918, Louis was informed that he would not be recalled to service, and he formally retired from the Royal Navy on January 1, 1919, after a career lasting nearly 50 years. Segunda edición. Er war der Onkel von Prinz Philip und Großonkel von Kronprinz Charles. He served aboard the royal yacht HMY Osborne before being posted to the HMS Inconstant from 1880-1882. Mehr sehen » Louise Mountbatten. 1917 verzichtete er auf den Titel eines Prinzen von Battenberg und nahm für sich und seine Nachkommen den anglisierten Namen Mountbatten an, gleichzeitig wurde er zum Marquess of Milford Haven ernannt. Louis Mountbatten (né prince Ludwig Alexander von Battenberg le 24 mai 1854 et mort le 11 septembre 1921), prince de Battenberg puis 1er marquis de Milford Haven, est un homme politique britannique et ancien prince allemand issu du mariage morganatique d' Alexandre de Hesse-Darmstadt et de Julia von Hauke, titrée princesse de Battenberg. However, in 1914, with war imminent, there was an intense anti-German sentiment in Britain. Ludwig von Battenberg (1854–1921) zog nach England und trat 1868 in die Royal Navy ein. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Geburtsdatum: 25. His wife, who survived him by 29 years, is buried by his side. Steckbrief. Mai 1959 reiste Lord Louis, Prinz von Battenberg, 1. However, through his own efforts and accomplishments, he was raised to the rank of Commander in 1885, and then Captain in 1891. The King then created him Marquess of Milford Haven in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Julies Sohn Ludwig wurde 1868 englischer Staatsangehöriger, nannte sich Louis Battenberg und trat in die britische Marine ein. These gestures, while well-intended, were not always welcomed by the young Louis. On April 30, 1884, in Darmstadt, Louis married Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, the daughter of his first cousin, Grand Duke Ludwig IV of Hesse and by Rhine, and Princess Alice of the United Kingdom. This page was last edited on 19 June 2019, at 13:41. Hurd, Archibald; Van der Kiste, John (2004). The King offered him a Dukedom, however, Louis declined as he was not able to maintain the lifestyle accustomed to that level of the peerage. August 1979; Geburtsort: Frogmore House, Windsor, Vereinigtes Königreich voller Name: Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten Beruf: Ehemaliger Generalgouverneur und Vizekönig von Indien Eltern: Viktoria von Hessen-Darmstad, Ludwig von Battenberg Geschwister: Alice von Battenberg, George Mountbatten, Louise … Instead, he was created Marquess of Milford Haven. Juni 1900; Gestorben am: 27. Als Battenberg 1884 seine Nichte Prinzessin Victoria (1863-1950) heiratete, die als älteste Tochter der früh verstorbenen Alice ein besonders enges Verhältnis zur um die Darmstädter Enkel besorgten Königin-Großmutter in London gewonnen hatte, verlobte sich Bruder Heinrich von Battenberg (1858-1896) mit Princess Beatrice, der jüngsten Tochter der Queen. Alice von Battenberg war die Mutter von Prinz Philip, Herzog von Edinburgh und Ehemann von Queen Elizabeth II. Alice von Battenberg Philip Alexius de László: Alice von Battenberg, spätere Prinzessin von Griechenland und Dänemark (1907) Prinzessin Victoria Alice Elizabeth Julia Marie von Battenberg (* 25. The name Battenberg refers to the town of Battenberg in Hesse. und Prinzessin Alice von Großbritannien und Irland. A great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, she was born in Windsor Castle and grew up in the … Auch das Verhältnis zu ihrer Schwiegertochter Queen Elizabeth war nicht leicht. Februar 1885 in Windsor Castle; † 5. Admiral of the Fleet Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, GCB, GCVO, KCMG, PC (24 May 1854 – 11 September 1921), formerly Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg, was a British naval officer and German prince related to members of the British Royal Family. Alice von Battenberg litt ihr Leben lang unter der schwierigen Beziehung zu ihrem Sohn Prinz Philip. His rank continued to rise, as did his influence in the Royal Navy. Der älteste Sohn aus dieser Ehe, Prinz Louis von Battenberg (1854-1921), wurde britischer Staatsbürger und trat 1868 im Alter von nur vierzehn Jahren der Royal Navy bei. In 1902, he was made Director of Naval Intelligence, and two years later elevated to Rear Admiral. In 1892, he invented the Battenberg Course Indicator, a device used to determine course and speed to steer for changes of position between ships. You can search for royalty-related items - or anything else - by using this link. All content copyright Unofficial Royalty 2021. Riesige Sammlung, hervorragende Auswahl, mehr als 100 Mio. Juli 1889 auf Schloss Heiligenberg bei Darmstadt; † 7. Mitgereist waren seine Gemahlin Edwina, Prinzessin von Battenberg, und Tochter Pamela, Prinzessin von Battenberg.